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Further investigations have revealed that Disney’s prior control over the district involved awarding contracts based on racial and gender quotas rather than merit, costing taxpayers additional money. The district’s misuse of funds to meet diversity goals—driven by programs like the Procurement Outreach and Contracting Equality (POKE)—led to inflated costs and inefficiencies. The new administration’s actions serve to eliminate these wasteful practices, promising to restore fiscal responsibility and fairness.